Association Senior Program Director of Day Camp - The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America : Job Details

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Senior Program Director oversees the development and operations of summer day camp programs initiatives and processes and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management. This position will provide support and leadership development to all Summer Day Damp program Directors throughout our 25 branch locations.

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social services, recreation, or equivalent, preferred
• Individual preferred to qualify for Missouri and Illinois State licensing approved Director for 100+ children
• Knowledge of Missouri and Illinois Child Care License and License-exempt is preferred
• Four or more years of program management experience in operating Summer Camp programs, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
• Ability to successfully lead, train, and influence branch leadership
• Possess a high level of organizational knowledge, experience, and proficiency
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills
• Eagerness for continuous improvement
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.